Although the New Year has passed, there are still other noteworthy days and, therefore, reasons to celebrate and converse in 2016: specifically, nine Federal holidays, “Official” rest days in the United States. Please note that these “official” dates don’t include personal, religious or foreign holidays, tripling our hospitality opportunities this year!

An “official” holiday offers a convenient chance for a different and built-in conversational theme over a meal. Take advantage of our country’s calendar and host a gathering! Organize questions that come to mind about the holiday and then design an easy menu of three courses. One or two questions per course works well.

There’s so much to talk about over a meal! Pick and plan your next holiday conversation now!

Thank you, America!

Official United States Holidays (http://www.archives.gov/news/federal-holidays.html)